Expert Talk / Published in Jan - Feb 2026 Edition

Orient: India’s First UL-Certified Fire Curtain Manufacturer

In a country where fire safety standards are rapidly evolving to match global expectations, one Indian manufacturer has taken a decisive leap forward. Orient Fire Curtains has officially become India’s first UL-certified fire curtain manufacturer, marking a defining moment for the nation’s fireprotection industry.

As someone who has been deeply involved in the fire-safety ecosystem for years, we see this milestone not merely as a certification, but as a turning point for India’s indigenous capabilities. UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is globally recognized as the most rigorous testing and certification authority for fire-protection systems. Achieving this certification is no small feat it requires unmatched product performance, engineering precision, material integrity, and compliance discipline as Factories are Audited Quarterly.

THE VISIONARY BEHIND ORIENT: MR. RAMAN KAPUR

This remarkable journey began with Mr. Raman Kapur, who founded Orient in 2013 with a pioneering goal to introduce globally compliant EN Tested fire-curtain technology to India. At a time when such solutions were almost entirely imported, he established Orient as India’s first licensed manufacturer offire curtains, setting new standards for quality, engineering, and reliability.

His vision, resilience, and commitment to international best practices laid the foundation for what Orient has achieved today. Under his leadership, the brand transformed into a trusted name across India with over 1200+Projects.

WHY THIS ACHIEVEMENT MATTERS TO INDIA ?

For decades, India has relied heavily on imported fire curtains for highrisk applications airports, IT parks, commercial complexes, malls, metro infrastructure, and industrial facilities. While Orient Launched Made In India Fire curtains EN Tested, but still international brands have dominated the UL market, the absence of ULcertified Indian manufacturers often resulted in higher costs, longer lead times, and limited technical customization.

Over the years, Orient has invested extensively in R&D, Specialised testing & material innovation. This continuous investment & commitment to R&D has been a key driving force behind this magnificent achievement.

ORIENT’S SUCCESS CHANGES THAT NARRATIVE.

By becoming the first Indian manufacturer to meet UL’s stringent benchmarks, Orient has opened the door for globally compliant, Made-in- India fire curtain solutions that cater not just to domestic demand but also to international markets.

RAISING THE BAR FOR LIFE SAFETY

What sets UL certification apart is the depth of testing. Curtains must perform flawlessly under extreme temperature conditions, maintain integrity, deploy reliably, and adhere to strict endurance metrics. Orient’s fire curtains have demonstrated all of this proving thatIndian engineering and manufacturing excellence can stand shoulder-toshoulder with the world’s best.

This achievement also signals a shift in India’s fire-safety landscape. Consultants, architects, and contractors can now specify UL-certified Indian systems with confidence, ensuring endusers receive both enhanced safety and cost-effective solutions.

A STEP TOWARD GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Orient’s accomplishment positions India on the global map for advanced passive fire-protection technologies. It highlights what is possible when vision, innovation, and engineering capability come together with a commitment to international standards.

As we push ahead into an era where safety cannot be compromised and where infrastructure complexity continues to grow Orient’s UL certification stands as an important benchmark for the entire industry.

It is an achievement worth celebrating, and more importantly, a foundation for the next leaps India will take in firesafety innovation.

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